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Free To-Do List Printable Pages for 2024

In an effort to organize for the year, I created simple to-do lists using Adobe Express. I love this design, which ended up very different than my original Adobe Express to do list starting point, and it reminds me of the clothes patterns and registration marks for printing. I chose to keep them in grey … Continue reading Free To-Do List Printable Pages for 2024

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Print On Demand: Get A Reality Check

Print on demand is super popular these days for artists to promote their work. It's not all it's cracked up to be. Very little has come of it.

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Pandemic working from home life changes

The current corona virus pandemic is still making life hard for most of the world. Some of us are lucky enough to have jobs that allow us to work remotely but even that has come down sides.

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Subplot Recordings – A Year in the Life

Some sad news - Jeff passed away in mid-November. My sincere condolences to his husband, John. He will be sorely missed. 2018: It is going to take me a tiny bit to get to Subplot Recordings but bear with me.... A few months ago, I reconnected online with a guy I went to high school … Continue reading Subplot Recordings – A Year in the Life

Glasses, Four Eyes, etc.

It was a pain, but I finally have glasses. This whole story is an object lesson in buying what you like when you find it. I was the last person in my immediate family to be free of four eyes all day, every day. Mom, Dad and Brother have all worn glasses for as long … Continue reading Glasses, Four Eyes, etc.

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Samsung Pay – yeah or nay?

I've had Samsung phones off and on since they started offering android models. They are great phones overall but lately their Pay platform has caused annoyances.

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Two Years Healthy

Two years ago today, I left Cedars-Sinai Hospital. I talked about it last year too, but I am so grateful for my health and all the people who took care of me.

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Japan Travel: Payment

The first time I went to Japan in 2007, I was struck by how many places only took cash. I planned to use my corporate credit card for almost everything except personal purchases and it turned out to be a tricky thing.

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Bot or Not? Automated Accounts

With all the controversy on Facebook and Twitter lately of accounts being used for inauthentic behavior and potential manipulation - I thought it might be interesting to take a look at how my bots stand up. The services created by Indiana University Bloomington, primarily Bot or Not, are being leveraged by social platforms to help … Continue reading Bot or Not? Automated Accounts

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Podcast: Only In LA

A few years ago, I was interviewed by my buddy, Jody, for her podcast - Only In LA. I agreed on the spur of the moment to be on her podcast to support a fellow LA weirdo. The interview is a little weird and wandering but fun. Some of the places I talk about can be … Continue reading Podcast: Only In LA